Tag: Nigerian Political Parties

The end of Nigerian political parties, By Dele Sobowale

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“A political party deserves the approbation of the American people only as it represents the ideals, the aspirations and hopes of Americans. If it is anything else, it is merely a conspiracy to seize power” – US President Dwight Eisenhower, 1890-1969. I strongly believe that a Nigerian political party deserves to be called one only if […]

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From the DNC: Lessons for Nigerian Political Parties, By Dakuku Peterside

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Nigerians’ profound interest in US elections is no mere coincidence. The roots of this fascination lie deep in the historical and structural connections between the two countries’ political systems. Nigeria’s democracy, modelled closely after the US presidential-style system, naturally invites comparisons and draws parallels with American political practices. This connection is further deepened by the increasingly globalised […]

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